Aboriginal Peoples Survey

The Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) provides data on the social and economic conditions of aboriginal people in Canada. Its specific purpose was to identify the needs of Aboriginal people focusing on issues such as health, language, employment, income, schooling, housing, and mobility. The survey was designed and implemented in partnership with national Aboriginal organizations.

Summary

Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) - Survey Information - 3250

Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: concepts and methods guide (catalogue No. 89-591-XIE)

• Data by aboriginal group (i.e., North American Indian, Métis and Inuit);
• Data for aboriginal persons living both on and off Indian reserves and settlements;
• Data about aboriginal people which describe the demographic breakdown, household, labour force, employment, education, disability, housing conditions and participation in traditional activities, health conditions, language use, communication technology and mobility.

Survey results

Survey results are available in the following formats:

• Custom Tabulations
  Aboriginal Peoples Survey - Custom Tabulations (catalogue No. 89C0027)
  
• Publications
  Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001 - Initial Findings: Well-being of the Non-reserve Aboriginal Population (catalogue No. 89-589-XWE)
  
  Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Initial Release - Supporting Tables (catalogue No. 89-592-XWE)
  
  Aboriginal Peoples Survey 2001: Initial Release - Supporting Tables 2 (catalogue No. 89-595-XWE)
  
  A Portrait of Aboriginal Children Living in Non-reserve Areas: Results from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (catalogue No. 89-597-XWE )

• Microdata Files
  1991 Aboriginal Peoples Survey - Adults Microdata File (catalogue No. 89M0013TXB )

Statistical community profiles from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey are also available.

Costs

Costs may be applicable in obtaining these statistics.

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National Contact(s):
Statistical Reference Centre
Statistics Canada
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Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html